Max grew up in the North Okanagan on a cattle ranch, which instilled in him the ability to make practical, informed, and effective decisions. Max brings this approach with him to the practice of law, where he provides his clients with pragmatic and sensible advice. He has advocated for Canadian and international clients at all levels of court in British Columbia, drawing from his extensive professional and personal experience. Additionally, Max is fluent in German and English.

Max’s practice is focused on car accident claims and other personal injury claims, insurance disputes including insurance coverage, real estate and land disputes, and creditor’s remedies / collections.

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Education & Experience

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Max earned a Bachelor of Science degree in genetics and cell biology, with a minor in English literature at the University of British Columbia in 2001. After working at a biopharmaceutical company researching therapeutics for Alzheimer disease, he went on to complete his Law Degree at the UBC Peter Allard School of Law in 2005. Thereafter, he completed his articles and was called to the bar in 2006. Max has practiced law, full-time, since then.

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Community Involvement

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Max has been, and continues to be, heavily involved in our local community. He is a past president of the Vernon Science and Discovery Society (Okanagan Science Centre), a former director of the North Okanagan Parks and Natural Areas Trust and a past president of the O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society. Presently, he is the vice-president of the District Parent Advisory Council – School District 22. In 2016, Max was recognized as one of Vernon’s “Top 20 Under 40” most effective and talented business people.

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Fun

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Max is passionate about taking advantage of everything the Okanagan has to offer. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys hiking, camping, stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking and more. Max recognizes how fortunate he is to live in the Okanagan, specifically the relative wilderness of the ranch he grew up on. In the winter you are likely to find Max somewhere deep in the forest with a chainsaw in his hands cutting firewood, or with snowshoes on his feet exploring new and exciting spots.